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Old 10-12-07 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr Pretorius
Well I gave the bike a shake and tiny flakes of rust fell out of the chainstay hole, does this mean the bike is knackered or can I do something about it?
Definitely rust treatment. Look to see if the paint is blistered anywhere on the stays. If it is, you might want to consider a nonrustable frame...like aluminum
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